Thanjavur to Dholavira
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Dholavira, Gujarat.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Thanjavur to Dholavira
2257 km · ~49h 8m · About 45h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Thanjavur
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 376Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 526Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 676Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 752Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 902Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1052Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1129Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1279Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1429Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1505Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1655Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1805Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1881Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2031Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2181Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Thanjavur to Dholavira
2257 km · ~50h 9m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Thanjavur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Thanjavur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Thanjavur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~752 km
~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160
- Change buses at a major city (around km 752)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dholavira. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~752 km
~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1505)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dholavira. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Dholavira
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~752 km
~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160
- Arrive in Dholavira
Dholavira, Gujarat
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Thanjavur to Dholavira
Nearest railway stations: Thanjavur for Thanjavur, Vondh (about 68 km away) for Dholavira.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 57h 8m in total
Change trains at Chennai Egmore — about 7h 55m wait
Change trains at Gothaj — about 43m wait
2 changes · 61h 58m in total
Change trains at Chennai Egmore — about 7h 55m wait
Change trains at Khodiyar — about 4h 1m wait
2 changes · 62h 58m in total
Change trains at Chennai Egmore — about 7h 55m wait
Change trains at Udhna Jn — about 6h 29m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Transport Options
Thanjavur to Dholavira: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Thanjavur to Dholavira is about 2257 km by road, roughly 45.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2257 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,930 · Sedan ₹29,440 · SUV ₹38,520 · Innova / MUV ₹43,080 · Tempo Traveller ₹49,950
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,480 · AC Seater ₹4,060 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,610 · AC Sleeper ₹5,190 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,370
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,380 · Economy ₹2,290 · Third AC ₹3,190 · Second AC ₹4,540 · First AC ₹6,350
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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